It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 427 A weird family dinner

In Hanyue Palace, a queen of the late emperor and a prince's concubine sat down in such a grand manner, and softly talked about the heavy rain and the things in Luoyang City.

Some palace people filed in and began to place bowls, chopsticks and other things, and some of Concubine Pei's maids came in with hot tea and small cakes.

The etiquette standard of Jin Dynasty is to eat at separate tables.

Especially on such occasions, there is usually one table per person, and the emperor and empress have their own tableware.

The exquisite lacquer box and lacquer bowl also look very noble.

However, now that Yang Xianrong is Queen Hui, she no longer has any privileges. She only uses the palace tableware, the same utensils that Concubine Pei uses. Yang Xianrong glanced down and said nothing. Lan Xiang behind her had curled her lips, but quickly returned to normal.

"Actually, I just wanted to go to Tianyuan Palace to see you, and I brought some food. But when I saw Empress Liang looking for you, and you went to Xianyang Palace together, I naturally had to retreat." Concubine Pei. He smiled and poured a cup of hot tea for Yang Xianrong, "It's cold outside, drink some hot tea to warm yourself up."

"It doesn't matter, I wear more clothes." Yang Xianrong touched his plain black cotton robe and laughed.

The dark shadow seen in Xianyang Palace must be Concubine Pei, and by deliberately revealing her whereabouts, she was also secretly telling Yang Xianrong that she was nearby and not to be afraid of anything. Under such circumstances, there was finally a helping hand in the Luoyang Palace, and Yang Xianrong was secretly relieved. He raised the tea cup in his hand and thanked silently.

When the hot meals were brought in, not only Concubine Pei's courtiers, but also Mao Hongmao and Yang Xiankang walked in along with the crowd, and behind them were Lao Zhang and Liu Cong.

Yang Xianrong was also stunned for a moment. He looked at Liu Cong and had countless thoughts in his mind.

After all the food was set, Liang Lanbi, who had changed his clothes and headdress, helped Sima Chi out.

It was obvious that Liang Lanbi's eyes were red and swollen and she had cried a lot.

Sima Chi looked very haggard, covering his wounds and walking slowly.

However, at this moment, Sima Yue unexpectedly appeared at the door of Hanyue Palace.

Yang Xianrong glanced at Concubine Pei. Concubine Pei looked calm and walked out quickly to greet Sima Yue.

Sima Yue's condition was not very good, but at least it was much better than the previous day.

"Why is Your Majesty here? I came here with Queen Hui. The Emperor said that he wanted to drink chicken soup with Queen Hui." Concubine Pei spoke very skillfully, and Sima Yue understood it immediately. He looked at Yang Xianrong a few more times before coughing lightly. He made a sound and said: "I am worried about the emperor's injury, so I came to take a look. Since the emperor can eat and drink, I think he will be much better."

"That's right, Master Xu's pills are very effective." Yang Xianrong smiled again. In this situation, she is the youngest but has the highest seniority, so everyone must bow to her.

After watching everyone salute, Yang Xianrong said: "Oh, this is Hanyue Palace, you don't need to be more polite."

What he said was very insincere, and it also had a hint of hindsight.

Liang Lanbi clenched her fists tighter.

Everyone sat down again according to their identities, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Concubine Pei also asked people to serve food again. Because the number of people increased, her palace servants were slightly flustered and had to go out to add more dishes. Yang Xianrong smiled and said: "Don't bother, my brother brought some food, bring it over."

Yang Xiankang nodded and asked Mao Hongmao and Lao Zhang to bring the food boxes over. "Because there are not many people, we didn't prepare too much. Now it's better to give everyone a share and let everyone have a bite." ”

Mao Hongmao and Lao Zhang moved quickly and put some dipping sauce into the lacquer plate prepared by the palace people. "This was made using Mingyuelou's soybean sauce method before, but the time was too tight and the heat may not be quite right. The dipping sauce is soy bean paste, which is a bit salty. You can use less." Mao Hongmao glanced at Sima Yue and said He said: "I don't know the number of people today, so the sauce meat has not been cut. Please, Your Majesty, will you allow me to use a knife to cut the meat?"

"Cut it." Sima Yue, regardless of what Sima Chi thought, directly ordered, "You are also serious, and there is still soy sauce meat to eat. I have a good appetite today, so I can eat more."

"Okay, okay." Mao Hongmao smiled brightly and stretched out his hand towards Liu Cong.

Liu Cong originally stepped back and stood behind Yang Xiankang. But in doing so, he exposed himself. He had no choice but to take out a short dagger from his boot, wipe it on his body, and then hand it to Mao Hongmao.

"Does the second brother of the Yang family have a knife? You can also help share the food." Sima Yue looked at Yang Xiankang again.

"I didn't bring anything." Yang Xiankang grinned, "My sister doesn't like swords, guns, swords and halberds, so we generally don't bring these things with us."

After speaking, he patted himself and took off his boots halfway to indicate.

It seems that Sima Yue was also frightened by the bloodshed that day, and now no one close to him is allowed to carry weapons. Mao Hongmao must have noticed it and asked Liu Cong to show the dagger first, which also reassured Sima Yue and others.

"Please pour the wine for us by the way." At this time, Sima Chi also spoke and directed Liu Cong to pour the wine.

Liu Cong's face was unhappy, and he pouted and wanted to say a few words.

But Mao Hongmao stopped him again and said with a smile: "This is Empress Hui's brother. It is a great honor to be able to pour wine for the emperor. However, the Xiongnu and Xianbei people drink from large bowls and rarely use ours." Wine cup, it would be a pity if such a fine wine was spilled. Let me do it."

"Then change to a bigger bowl." Sima Chi said, "It's rare for everyone to be together today, it's an impromptu family dinner, but it doesn't hurt to drink more."

"Isn't this... bad?" Mao Hongmao paused and looked at Sima Yue.

Sima Yue's face darkened again, "Your Majesty, are you still injured? You can't even drink. If there is danger, who can afford it?"

"Of course I know about my body." Sima Chi's eyes widened, "I'm more than twenty years younger than the prince, right? My health is naturally good, why can't I drink?"

When he asked this question, even Yang Xianrong glanced at him.

"I am doing this for the sake of the emperor." Sima Yue did not get angry.

"That's because the prince can't drink, but I can." Sima Chi knocked on the table, "Whoever... pour me wine! Pour a big bowl!"

Liu Cong clenched his fists, thinking that he was also a prince, how could he serve people wine?
"Your Majesty." Liang Lanbi spoke weakly, wiping her tears as if nothing had happened, "Don't drink any more."

"Queen, what do you mean by this? Why did you imitate them and stop me? Who am I? I am the emperor of the Jin Dynasty. Why, can't you even have a sip of wine?" Sima Chi said with a stern look on his face. He no longer had the submissive look he had when he first became emperor.

Yang Xianrong sighed in his heart, the power was indeed dizzying.

"Queen Hui, help me persuade the Emperor!" Liang Lanbi actually asked Yang Xianrong for help, "Does the Emperor listen to you the most?"

"What?" Yang Xianrong was also stunned for a moment. She was completely unfamiliar with Sima Chi. Wouldn't saying this make Sima Yue unhappy? This kind of open provocation and gossip is really annoying.

Concubine Pei looked at her sideways, laughed, and fanned the flames, "Queen Hui advises her."